GA Small Business Policy News & Information

The latest news and information from NFIB in Washington, D.C., and in Georgia.

Listen to the Replay of NFIB/Georgia's Kyle Jackson on 'Butler on Business'Your state director talked about NFIB's health-care lawsuit during his recent appearance on WAFS-1190 AM in Atlanta.
Norcross Student Earns NFIB Young Entrepreneur AwardThe scholarship program recognizes graduating seniors who operate their own small businesses.
Senator Isakson Wants to Talk to NFIB/GeorgiaU.S. Senator Johnny Isakson will answer your questions and talk about what's happening in Washington during a special teleforum with NFIB/Georgia members on May 8.
U.S. Rep. Tom Graves Joins NFIB/Georgia Members for CoffeeTopics ranged from Obamacare to tax relief.
Join Us for Coffee with U.S. Rep. Tom GravesGraves, who represents Georgia's 14th District, will meet with members of NFIB/Georgia April 30 in Blue Ridge.
Small Business Wins Big in the 2012 General AssemblyHere's a look at some of the bills we fought for in this year's session.
House Passes Tax-Relief Bill 155-9State Director Kyle Jackson urged legislators to vote "yes" on a bill to ease the tax burden on Georgia's small-business owners.
Slow Recovery Leaves Georgia Small-Business Owners Cautiously OptimisticNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson tells an Atlanta radio station the wild card is rising fuel prices.
Georgia Can't Afford to Keep Its Inventory Tax on BusinessesWe've told senators we're key-voting a bill that would spare Georgia businesses from this onerous and unfair tax.
Bill Would Protect Georgia's Right-to-Work StatusNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson urges lawmakers to pass a bill crafted to offset recent pro-union actions by the National Labor Relations Board.
Senate Passes Unemployment ReformsThe legislation, which NFIB/Georgia supports, would reduce the burden on employers by changing how benefits are paid.
Could Your Business Survive a Disaster?The recent tornadoes that tore across parts of the Midwest and South highlight the need for small-business owners to plan ahead.
Jackson: Minimum Wage Hike a Bad IdeaNFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson writes in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that any increase in the state minimum wage would mean fewer jobs for the people who need them most.
Garnishment Bill a Big Help to Georgia's Small BusinessesGov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation allowing employers to process wage-garnishment orders on their own, without the added cost of hiring a lawyer.
Reps. Meadows, Ramsey and Smith Honored as NFIB Guardians of Small BusinessEach of these legislators has done a tremendous job standing up for Georgia's small businesses, especially when it comes to giving small-business owners more options when it comes to health insurance and fighting efforts to impose new health-insurance mandates that help few while driving up the cost of coverage for everyone.
VIDEO: Ralph Reed Says Presidential Race is "a Jump Ball"The former state GOP chairman and national political activist was the keynote speaker at the NFIB/Georgia Small Business Day at the Capitol on Wednesday.
NFIB/Georgia Says Small Businesses Need Sensible RegulationsState Director Kyle Jackson tells a House committee Georgia regulatory policies that strike a balance between state government’s priorities and the ability of small business to comply.
Small-Business Owners Support Tax TribunalsThe legislation would create an independent body to hear disputes over tax assessments.
NFIB/Georgia to 'Key Vote' Garnishment BillState Director Kyle Jackson tells House members that small-business owners don't need the added expense of hiring a lawyer to handle the paperwork when a court orders the garnishment of a workers' wages.
Georgia Legislature is Back in SessionNFIB/Georgia is there promoting and protecting the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses.
NFIB Partners with Facebook on Social Media WorkshopThe Small Business Boost program, introduced by NFIB, Facebook and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, allows small businesses to redeem free Facebook advertising credits and meet directly with Facebook marketing specialists to learn ways to use the site to reach new customers.
Sen. John Bulloch Earns NFIB's Guardian of Small Business AwardBulloch represents the 11th Senate District, which is comprised of Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, and Seminole counties and parts of Mitchell and Thomas counties.
Learn the Basics of E-Verify and I-9 RequirementsWatch this replay of our recent webinar with attorney Christina Wallace to find out your obligations when it comes to verifying whether a job applicant can legally work in the United States.
Facebook and NFIB Host Lunch and Learn in Atlanta Dec. 12RSVP to attend this free one-hour small business boost roadshow event. Learn directly from the Facebook team, how to make Facebook work for your small business. All attendees will receive a free lunch and $50 in Facebook Ad credits to get their campaign started.
Deadline to Apply for an NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship is Dec. 15Graduating high school seniors with their own businesses could earn a scholarship worth $1,000 to $10,000.
E-Verify Essentials Webinar November 30Immigration law enforcement through mandatory use of E-Verify is on the rise. Join the webinar presented by a nationally recognized immigration law attorney who will walk business owners through the E-verify program.
Georgia Small-Business Owners to Get Their Day in CourtThe U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the health-care lawsuit brought by NFIB, Georgia and 25 other states.
Small Business Applauds Barrow's Work to Repeal Employer MandateThe onerous mandate requires employers with more than 50 employees to provide “affordable” health-care coverage to their employees, but employers won't have the tools they need to comply with the law.
WATCH: How a Torrent of New Regulations Will Affect Your Small BusinessFind out what’s going on -- and what you can do about it -– in this replay of our recent webinar with NFIB's manager of regulatory policy.
Sen. Tim Golden Earns NFIB Guardian of Small Business AwardGolden sponsored a bill creating a commission to study whether the state really needs costly new health-insurance mandates.
You Might Need a License to Play Music in Your Small BusinessHere's what you need to know before turning on a radio, TV or CD player.
Small-Business Owners in Georgia, Nationwide More Downbeat About the EconomyPoor sales remain the No. 1 challenge, meaning owners are reluctant to expand and create jobs.
Washington's Cure for Health-Care Crisis: Higher Taxes, More PaperworkWe're challenging the federal health-care law in court, but it's still on the books, and you're required to follow each and every mandate. Sign up for NFIB's free webinar to learn more about your obligations.
Georgia's Small Business Owners Weren't Impressed by President's Jobs SpeechThey wanted to hear the president was finally going to back off when it comes to overreaching regulations and simply let small business owners do their jobs, but what they heard was more of the same.
Washington Wants to Fine You Because You're Not PsychicOSHA is working on a new regulation requiring employers to have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program that would have to include every conceivable accident that could happen at your workplace. If there’s an accident you didn't plan for, you’d have to pay a hefty fine.
Labor Board's Latest Move to Help Unions Grow Hurts GA's Small BusinessesKyle Jackson, Georgia state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, says the Obama administration's latest attempt to prop up struggling labor unions is "a cynical move that puts politics above the best interests of Georgia's small businesses and the people who work for them."
LISTEN: Sen. Saxby Chambliss Answers Your QuestionsListen to a replay of our exclusive Aug. 3 conference call with Georgia's senior U.S. senator.
Be Sure You Don't Accidentally Violate Georgia's New Immigration LawWatch the replay of our July 21 webinar with attorney Kim Thompson to find out!
VIDEO: What's Wrong With the Health-Care Law? 'How Much Time Do We Have?'NFIB/Georgia State Director Kyle Jackson and member Gerry Harkins were on CBS Atlanta's "Public Affairs on Peach" recently to talk about the federal health-care lawsuit. What did they say?
Protect Your WiFi from Potential PiratesTake steps to prevent customers or someone else from logging in and using your account to illegally download copyrighted material.
What Does Governor Deal Think of Georgia's Small Businesses?Listen to a replay of our exclusive July 11 teleforum with Gov. Nathan Deal and find out.
Could Your Small Business Survive a Natural Disaster? (Video)We're heading into the peak months of the Atlantic hurricane season. Here's some advice on creating a disaster plan for your business.
Governor’s Decision to Freeze the Gasoline Tax Helps Small BusinessBy putting the brakes on the planned 1.5 cent a gallon increase, the governor is helping ease the financial burden on small businesses, and that can only help Georgia’s economy get back on track.
NFIB/Georgia Advises Small Businesses How to Prepare for an ICE AuditAccording to published reports, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has begun notifying 1,000 businesses nationwide it wants to review their I-9 forms and other documents to make sure they are hiring only people authorized to work in the United States.
Georgia Immigration Law Will Affect Small BusinessesUnder the law, employers must use the federal E-Verify system to find out whether a job applicant is allowed to work in the United States.
Small Business Victories in the 2011 Legislative SessionHere's a look at some of the legislation NFIB/Georgia helped pass in this year's session.
Georgia State Director Named to Governor's Health Exchange CommitteeThe committee will determine if Georgia should establish a state-based exchange under the federal health-care law.
Appeals Court Judges 'Had the Obama Administration on its Heels'NFIB, along with Georgia and 25 other states, went before the U.S. Court of Appeals in Atlanta on June 8 to argue against the federal health-care law. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens says he believes the federal government faces an uphill battle in defending it.
Some Small Business Owners Can Cross State Lines for Health InsuranceGov. Nathan Deal has signed House Bill 47, which makes it easier for sole proprietors and the self-employed to find affordable health plans.
Catch the Replay of Our Webinar on Small Business LendingGet advice from NFIB/Georgia and the Georgia Department of Economic Development about "Innovation, the Angel Investment Tax Credit and Small Business Lending."

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